Self Employed Cleaner (part-time)

We are looking for a part-time cleaner to join our team working on changeovers and laundry for our rural holiday cottage between bookings.

The position would be on a self employed basis (at least to start, requiring a car both for commuting and to move cleaning products & laundry between properties (all within a 2 minute drive of each other).

The position would start with a minimum of 15 hours per week (3x 5 hour days) but if mutually acceptable we may increase this as the cottages hopefully increase occupancy. During the spring and summer we may need slightly longer days or an extra day in some weeks. Typical working hours would be 09:30 - 14:30.

The position is open to people of varying experience levels but the candidate(s) need to be self motivated and have an eye for detail.

If there is limited cleaning in some quieter weeks, then the role will include miscellaneous jobs such as interior decorating or weeding in the gardens.

Pay dependent on experience. Please submit a full CV and references will be requested from successful candidates.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Gloucester GL2 7PN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • cleaning: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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